21 Oct 1891
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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1891
Page
1
A long assortment of wry maxims and devotional reflections on life love and virtue. The piece pairs humorous wordplay with moral observations about patience friendship faith and the sweetness of kindness. It blends playful proverbs with religious sentiment and concludes with hopeful religious imagery.
A sermon-like meditation warns that life’s true aim is the salvation of the soul. It argues that many chase earthly pleasures while neglecting eternal duties, and at death the record will show “Nothing but leaves” for those who wasted opportunities and did not live righteously.
At the Louisville meeting of the Literary Association a speaker lauds North Carolina writers and their rising literary status. He honors poets and prose figures, recalls Chaucer’s memory, and urges stronger ties among Southern literati to advance the state’s place in letters.
A passionate ode extols water as nature’s pure gift, contrasting it with alcohol. It questions revivalists' claims of virtue in drink and evokes water's beauty from sky to river, urging readers to choose sparkling water over liquor. The piece cites the voice of Gough and ends by urging brothers to swap alcohol for water.
The scene unfolds as Eddie and his partner share a close moment. She jokes about his looks and a pun about infection from a reader she names, prompting him to react, then they resume their affectionate embrace in a playful exchange.
A reader quotes Eddie describing his divine inspiration as a pure flame. He writes of moonlit strolls in summer and a cheeky affection for a subject, promising bold lines and edgy sentiment as his poem unfolds.
A moral reflection contrasts masculine degradation with a woman’s remorse and yearning for virtue. It portrays men as clinging to vice and misjudging others, while women recall a lost purity and seek sanctuary in God to regain virtue, despite suffering.
A playful catalog of suitors from tradesmen and craftsmen. The tailor presses his suit while the shoemaker boasts his awl at her feet and the dairyman swears he is bound to heifer. The mason hints at a strong foundation and a Gret mate approach, with various charms and strategies.
A nostalgic reflection on the beloved "Mother's House" as a haven from life’s cares. The piece recalls family moments, growth from infancy to adulthood, and the enduring comfort of a home that anchors hope and resilience through trouble.
A local notice lauds Miss Lillian Penick for a superb singing voice and refined artistry. The Wilson Collegiate Institute’s Musical Department is praised for its leadership, with Penick described as a premier instructor and a beacon of state quality in music education.
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